From Dw · · 1m 20s
Israel Marks October 7 as National Memorial Day
Israel observes national memorial day for October 7 Hamas attacks victims and soldiers.
In brief
Israel observes national memorial day for October 7 Hamas attacks victims and soldiers. Israel holds national memorial day for October 7, 2023 Hamas attacks that killed 1,200 Israelis and took 251 hostages. Originally reported by Dw.
Israel observes national memorial day
Israel is observing a national memorial day on Monday for those killed in the October 7, 2023 Hamas terror attacks and soldiers who died in the Gaza war.
State ceremonies planned
Two state ceremonies are being held at Mount Herzl in Jerusalem where President Isaac Herzog, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other senior officials are expected to attend.
Memorial events nationwide
More memorial events, rallies and ceremonies are planned across the country with schools, municipalities and communities also holding events throughout the day.
Flags lowered to half-mast
Flags at state institutions, police stations, prisons and military bases were lowered to half-mast.
October 7 attacks impact
The Hamas terror attack on October 7 killed some 1,200 people in Israel with the Palestinian militant also taking another 251 hostages into Gaza.
Military campaign duration
The Hamas terror attacks on October 7, 2023 resulted in over 1,200 deaths and sparked nearly three years of an ongoing Israeli military campaign in Gaza.
The bottom line
Israel holds national memorial day for October 7, 2023 Hamas attacks that killed 1,200 Israelis and took 251 hostages.
/file/attachments/2999/41_389608.png)
/file/attachments/orphans/DMXCREATIONAFRICAROLLOUT-POST9-BIO_471227.png)
